About
Lajos' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 45cm tall and wide with fleshy, variegated green leaves edged with cream. Greenish-white flower buds open to pink flowers which turn red with age.
About the genus
Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. They are sometimes included within the genus Sedum
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads to overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot